Virat Kohli’s India remains in contention to reach the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 after thrashing Scotland by eight wickets in Dubai on Friday evening.
Needing a big win to increase their Net Run Rate (NRR), India bundled out Scotland for a paltry 85 in 17.4 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami registering their best figures in T20 Internationals – 3/15.
KL Rahul hit the fastest fifty in the ongoing tournament off just 18 deliveries, while his opening partner Rohit Sharma smocked 30 of✤f 16 as India💟 cruised to 89-2 in just 6.3 overs.
This victory also took India’s net run-rate, determining who progresses to the knockout stage if multiple teams finish with the same points, above New Zealand and Afghanistan in Group 2.
New Zealand, who defeated Namibia e♓arlier in the day, are two points above Afghanistan and India, can easily make it into the top four if they beat Afghanistan on Sunday.൲ But if the Black Caps slip up, India could reach the semifinals with a big win over Namibia on Monday, November 8.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Completely dominant performance by India. Brilliant with the ball, and got 🌠the chase over and one with in quick time. to boost their net run rate. They have done what they had to, all eyes on Afghanistan-New Zealand now.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Very well played I⛦ndia but 😊…. Over to you Afghanistan
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69)
Captians to lead their country to a win in men's T20I on their birthday:-
Stuart Broad (ENG) v WI, 2012
Ahmed Raza (UAE) v IRE, 2021
Virat Kohli (IND) v SCO, 2021Via
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)
Well that was a wonderful over from Sir Jad൩eja! He is on 🔥
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB)
Anothe𒀰r brilliant all-round performance from the team sees 🇮🇳 win comfortably by 8️⃣ wickets. 🔥🔥
We look forwar💝d to the challenge against Namibia on Monday𝔉 now. 💪🏻
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets)
Fastest T20I fifty for India:
12 Balls – Yuvraj
18 Balls – Rahul*
19 Balls – Gambhir— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket)
Bhai yeh toh shuru hote hi, ___💙
Opposition bowled out ✅
NRR boosted above 🇳🇿 and 🇦🇫 ✅A perfect night as win by 8⃣ wickets
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
Just love watching KL Rahul bat…..
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
The final stretch in Group 2 🏃
Which team will join Pakistan in the semis? 🤔
— ICC (@ICC)
Done & dusted! 😎
WHAT. A. WIN.
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
Toss ☑️
Big win ☑️
NRR boosted ☑️A perfect birthday 🎁 for Virat Kohli 🥳
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
FriYAY ft. Boys in Blue! 🥳 on 🎆🔥 mode! 🦁
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
's net run rate now climbs to 1.619, ahead of Afghanistan (1.481) and New Zealand (1.277).
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)
Win by 8 wickets
Courtesy to KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma's blistering start.
— Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel)
Ravindra Jadeja has been adju✨dged Player of the Match! 🔥
Well deserved! 👏
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)